Craic

n.

Heard in Roscommon, Antrim, Derry, Down, Kerry, Westmeath, Kilkenny, Sligo, Dublin and Galway

"Craic" has a couple of very broad meanings. 1.) Fun, enjoyment, divilment, merriment, banter etc. 2.) Story, gossip, news, etc. 3.) It can also be used as a greeting - "What's the craic?", "how's the craic?" or "s'craic?" meaning "what's up?", "what's happening?", "what's the story?", or just just "hello"/"how are ya?". The term "craic" originates from Irish/Gaeilge, and is has now become part of spoken English in Ireland.

In use

1.) Séamas: 'Come into to town, it's great craic!'" "2.) Mícheal: 'Any craic?'" Neasa: "Jaysus mighty craic!" "3.) Áine: 'S'craic lads?'

Posh English

Pray come into the city centre, the merriment is quite splendid.

Same phrase, other counties

  • S'craicA casual greeting meaning what's the news, what's happening, or how are you? Craic here…
  • Sa craicA greeting equivalent to hello or "what's the craic?" Also used to say hello to someone.
  • What's the craic with you?An enquiry as to whether one has any interesting news.
  • Wats de craicA greeting equivalent to "what are you doing?" or "what's happening?"
  • BanterFun, enjoyment or craic.
  • Whats the craicA universal greeting asking for the latest news or gossip.